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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 11, 24 November 1877, Page 2

It was reported late last night fcliat the man, George Ollandt, .who kept the accommodation house at "WppdviUe had been murdered. Being missed; from his. house, a search was instituted, when, he wras found m the bush, bearing thovmarks of having met with a shockingly violent death. His face and liead were mutilated ijithe mosb frightful' manner. Constable Gi2§spie, we understand, started late last nigfifc : ; for the Bcene of the tragedy. - ' \; Those of our readers who are interested will bear ; in memory the important sale of properties m. .. fc|f e '"[township of ' Kiwitea now taiitig pla;eW^b J litessrsV T? Kennedy ,MacDoriald ■&■(%>**;, Tenipie Cfcambej-Bj Wellington. We understandiihafc at the request of a number of Canterbury & Wanganui settlers certain blocks, will be reserved : for their selection after to-day. The sale will continue for <a ; month, : but of course: the early selectors .will have the best choice,We trust oar readers will bear m mind the Indian Famine Relief Concert that is, to take place on Tuesday night m theForesters' Hall. • Just now^ it is true, the ; entertainments that have been offering are numerous, and perchance the public ear is wearied of music ; yet there is npgainsaying.that of all the entertainments that have been attracting notice lately this one is fpremosfc m its claim -upon public sympathy. Even the claims of the dead, which we all b\qld sacred, must take a place second to ,'tjtlpfe of the dying living.^ The public are, invited to attend this concert,' not so much to hear the music (although that is sufficiently attractive) as to swell that fund whioh is all too small to buy sufficient bread for ti(e hungry. The concert wilT be: followed" by a ball. ■I Those premises nearly opposite the Railway Station Foxton are now being converted from their original character of stores into, a commodious temperance hotel, to be managed by I^. Williamson. The arrangements for . conducting the business are .nearly complete^ and^ the house will be opened as adverbised. The position is first class, the acc6mm(Wj^ljion for travellers or boarders is on an extensive scale : the rooms, thrqughout are; lofty, well lighted and ventilated, while the view from the „ bedrpom. windows, -whiph the 4 town anil; river, is very pleasant. We wish , Mr Williamson success m this undertaking, and trust he will find the support which his: venture merits. This new addition to the public accommodation m Foxton is another evidence of the steiidy progress this town is making of late. , . j We learn that a new butchery business is about to be opened m Foxton shortly. It will be under the Management of a Mr Baker from the Oroua Downs. We are not aware that any connectipn exists between this business, and the proprietary of the Station. ' : :

It is ■with great regret we announce the serious illness of Mr Waite, the local schoolmaster. In another column the Engineer-in-chief calk for tenders, for , the Papatu Bridge contract. ,„ Tenders to be sent m not later then January 2nd. We are requested to notify that the Rev. Mr Isitt, Wesleyan Minister, will take the place of the Rev. Mr Hammond m this place for a fortnight. Also, that on Sunday next, morning and. evening service m the ■ Wesleyan chapel will be conducted by the Rev. Pastor Honbre. ■ *. At three o'clock to-day a public meeting will be held m. the Public Hall, Palmerston, for the purpose of forming an Acclimatization Society for the County. * Messrs. C. Pownall &• Cb., notify : that, .they are prepared ' lo receive instructions for the purchase of allotments at Mr Finnimore's great sale oh the 30th inst. An advertisement appears m- this issue, calling a public meeting at the Hotel, for the purpose of arranging, for ; sports on Boxing Day., _We have no doubt but the meeting will be "Veil attended, by those, who interest themselves m catering ■. for-tKe numbers who look forward to : such merrymaking about Christmas time.. Mr Deards will we believe make every effort to provide for the wants and enjoyment of visitors;. - '■'"■;■•■•■ -;-■ - The >Moyd Hmfld," which. ; am^d if Foxton dri Wednesiiay last from Duriedin, a new engine for Richter Sannestad '&' Co., of Palmersfcdn. "; Thia makes tH§ ifouVth steam engine now owned by' this enterprising firing each, of which wSI-be employed m the timber- cutting and planing' business and the flour ,? mill, about, to be opened by the company at v Palmerston. believe this last. importation is intended to be erected at Buhnythorpe m place of the smaller engine now stationed there, which will, be' shifted, to Palmerston, and used for the Eloiir Mill: ' A^V will 1)e seen" by >a*n advertisemeni;; m this issue, Mr E. Gole'^has- just opened ;aj saddlery and bootmaking • business m For-" ton. From his knowledge of the requirements of the district and his/wide acquaint--tsuncia^fehrough long 'residence m the Manahe may reasonably expect a ■fauTm^Bnitr'ot--support from the. settlers scattered over the : various parts of the district. ; '■■'■ His Worship the Mayor, says ihe"Ts.Z. Times," has received an intimation from the ; Colonial Secretary s that the Government will pay the cost of remitting to England by telegraph any moneys cbllecfced f or the Indian Famine Relief Fund. the 6th inst. the Mayor telegraphed £1400 "to the Lord Mayor of Londpni and yesterday £300 was paid into the.' public account, and will be sent by telegraph m a few days.